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It’s been a long time since I wrote a proper update, so I’m going to try and mention everything that’s been going on.

Firstly HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY RIRI and HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY T.

It’s been nine and a half weeks since Jack died and it’s still really hard to deal with. It’s also the longest we’ve ever gone without a dog in the house. We managed about a week after Shelley died before we got Mistie, and then we had Queenie and Libby while we had Mistie, so we had at least one dog around until Libby died, and then we managed a month before we went out and got Jack. It’s really weird being in a dogless house. I don’t like it. We’ll be getting a puppy as soon as my mum gets her share of money from my uncle’s will.

I had a photo book done for Jack. I was offered a free 20 page book with shutterfly.com for signing up to some familylink thing (which I think I signed up for through FB? I have no idea) but anyway, they offered me a free book (only P&P to pay) so I got one done for Jack. It’s really nice, apart from my stupid error which neither Mum or I picked up on during proofreading.

I also got his medical records from the vets. They thought I was kinda weird for asking for them and they were quite suspicious too, since they only usually send them to other practises if owners change vets. I was just curious. It was quite an interesting read.

The major thing that’s been going on lately if my health. It’s been deteriorating quite badly, so during the last school holiday my Mum dragged me to the doctor’s to try and find out what’s going on with me. He guessed pretty instantly that it’s mostly down to my weight (which is what I suspected before I even went), but instead of just telling me to lose weight and sending me on my way, he was really good about things and talked things through with me.

He sent me for a whole bunch of blood tests. My cholesterol is amazing. He was really shocked by it – 3.8 I think he said. My potassium levels are good. My kidney functions are okay, but my liver is suffering. I also have extreme levels of male hormone. He thinks my thyroid is to blame and he’s also sending me for scans of my ovaries since I may have PCOS.

Both things combined are a very good reason why I can’t seem to shift weight despite a great diet. I know I don’t do enough exercise, but I’ve been working on increasing that with gardening more and helping around the house more. Exercise is kinda catch 22 though, since because I am so big it hurts to exercise, but by not exercising I become bigger and thus the cycle continues.

We also discussed the possibility of surgery. It’d take a lot of tests and fussing about since the NHS don’t like doing the operation unless they have to because it’s expensive; but because my BMI is over 50 there’s a good chance I can get surgery eventually.

So what else has been going on? Well… I fell in love with Heavy Rain. It’s just amazing. Haven’t played video games in a few weeks though, so I totally need to get back into them. FFXIII won’t finish itself.

All my television shows are ending. It’s pretty sad. I don’t know what I’ll watch soon. The last ever Ashes to Ashes is on Friday and the last ever Lost is next Friday. The Final of Over The Rainbow is on Saturday and the current series of Shameless is finished (I think).

And last, but not least, I have a new phone. It’s an Alcatel OT-708. It’s shiny. Still getting used to it, but my Samsung died. It got a white screen of death which is apparently really common with them and they can be fixed but they usually do the same thing within a few months, so it’s going in Dylan’s toybox instead. So, my new number is +447971086169. So if you want, leave your numbers here so I can update my contacts? Comments are screened!

So, what's been going on in the land of Krissy? Well, Mum and I went out on Tuesday as planned - although the day didn't go quite as planned. It was wet and raining, and the time just flew by. We were rushing about rather than having a relaxing time. We nipped in Woolworths because I wanted some pretty paper for letter writing, and their selection sucked and was expensive ._. so no paper for me! But I checked out the DS games and saw Drawn to Life for just over £10 and FFXII:RW for £19.99 - Mum told me I could have one of them as my Birthday gift so I picked FFXII:RW, went to queue up and OMG Woolworths is the slowest place in the UNIVERSE There was one person in front of me, and two already at the check out, and I was there for like 10 minutes, the bus was due any second, so I told mum to hove it back on the shelve and walked out. I checked Amazon when I got home, and got a brand new sealed copy for £8.50 plus p&p - it came to just over £10 in total. Yay! I also received my missing birthday cards on uesday, so I felt a little happier.

On Friday, I had to go to the school celebration assembly to get a Headteacher's Award in front of all the kids and parents for the work I've put in lately for the fire safety stuff >.< embarrassing!

Went to Biggleswade today to meet my nephew for the first time. He is the most adorable thing in the world. I had lots of cuddles, it was a little weird, I'm not used to holding babies. He has a really strong grip and strong legs already. We took his gifts, some baby grows, a play nest and Percy Bear. He's still a bit young to really want toys though. Mum and I travelled up on the trains, and stayed the day, I came back this afternoon, but she's not back until next weekend!! Dunno how I'll cope a week alone with Dad lol.

We all went to the market and met up with my cousin Duncan, his wife Tish, and their little daughter Josephine. We had coffees and chatted awhile. Then Mum and I browsed the market stalls and charity shop. James, Dawn, Dylan, Mum and I then went to the park, we adults had a sausage roll and custard tart, Dylan just slept happily. He was still asleep when we got back to the house, so I got more cuddles with him while he was sleeping.

Got back a few hours ago, and had to walk the dog and cook for me and Dad. Have to cook a roast tomorrow, not looking forward to that since our oven is on it's last legs and only sometimes cooks >.< stupid thing!

It's official - I FAIL at Warhawk. I was okay in the group game with a bunch of other people, but one on one with my brother I totally sucked!

Hectic weekend. Yesterday was the Digby Feast, spent most of the day down at the village hall, during the day time there were stalls and games and stuff, Mum was running a stall for LIVES where people paid to have a go at filling Annie with air - I did it on my first go! Yay! The school had a stall with a model of the village and old photos and log books, it was really interesting, so Dad brought Nan over for a while to see it. There was a photo of her two children who died and some of her best friend from school.

Then in the evening there was a skiffle and blues band - it was kinda weird, but it was all for a good cause. The tea chest bass was pretty cool though!

Catching up with my f-list now - soooo if I've missed anything you want me to see, reply here ^_^

Wheeee I can't wait until early-mid June! My Wii Fit annnnnnnnnd DMC4 will be coming!! I LOVE my catalogue!! I don't love that it'll take me forever to pay off my debt on it - but I love that I can buy stuff and only have to pay a minimum payment each month!

Nero is so loveable and his voice is sexy! And playable character Dante too yay! I didn't know whether to get DMC4 on the PS3 or the xbox360 because achievements are all kinds of sexy - but since I don't have an xbox live account I decided to go for the PS3 because the controller is ten million times more comfortable for my little hands.

And once I get my bedroom rearranged and get my PS2 set up again I'll be able to carry on playing Legacy of Kain: Defiance because it is all kinds of hack and slash sexy!

I finished Apollo Justice last night! I enjoyed it, but I still have very mixed feelings about it.

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But all in all, it was a fun, playable game and now I wait and pray THIS comes out in English!